Senior Product Consultant

Co-operators•Regina, SK

26d•Remote

About The Position

The Sr Product Consultant is responsible for providing subject matter expertise, support, and guidance to Advisors on practice management, tax and estate planning on investment products. This role focuses on building Advisor understanding of product features, benefits, and applications, while also acting as a support mechanism, providing timely and accurate responses to their queries. The Sr. Product Consultant will work closely with the Senior Manager, Product Expertise, to align product expertise strategies with overall business goals and contribute to the success of the organization. This role requires strong product knowledge, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities to deliver exceptional support to Co-operators Life Insurance Company (CLIC) and Co-operators Financial Investment Services Inc. (CFIS) advisors.

Requirements

6 to 9 years of experience working in the Insurance industry.
A bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (Business Administration, Human Resources).
Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
Ability to foster a positive and collaborative environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey product information and support Advisors.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
High emotional intelligence to understand and address the needs and concerns of Advisors.
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with Advisors, senior leadership, and cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Thorough knowledge of wealth management, including features, benefits, and applications.
Understanding of the insurance industry and the specific needs and challenges faced by Advisors.
Ability to align product expertise strategies with overall business goals and contribute to the success of the organization.
Customer-centric mindset that prioritizes the needs and experiences of Advisors, ensuring that product support services are aligned with delivering exceptional service.

Responsibilities

Provide subject matter expertise on investment products, segregated funds and annuities to Advisors, helping them understand product features, benefits, and applications.
Proactively supporting Advisors in honing their business by providing insights and guidance on wealth strategies, including human resources, wealth processes, marketing, transitions, and network partnerships.
Collaborate with Advisors to integrate wealth products into their sales plans to achieve their goals by providing detailed case analysis and well thought-out solutions that meet client objectives.
Act as a primary point of contact for Advisor queries related to wealth products, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
Collaborate with other product expertise teams to ensure a cohesive approach to product support.
Work closely with the Senior Manager, Product Expertise to align wealth expertise strategies with overall business goals. Identify opportunities to optimize processes and practices related to product.
Stay informed about industry trends and best practices to ensure that investment funds and insurance product support remains competitive and effective.